Blockchain IM apps to see over half-billion dollar valuation by 2030
Blockchain-backed digital messaging applications are forecasted to skyrocket in value in the seven years with a projected 43.6% compound annual growth rate.
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Tether CTO denies borrowing from bankrupt lender Celsius
Celsius bankruptcy report by court-appointed examiner Shoba Pillay either has a typo or a “mis-characterization,” Tether CTO stated.
UK Treasury publishes crypto framework paper: Here’s what’s inside
His Majesty’s Treasury published a long-anticipated consultation paper for the upcoming crypto regulation.
Bitcoin meets FOMC after 39% January gains with Fed path 'uncertain'
The second best January on record for BTC price action comes face-to-face with differing opinions on U.S. economic policy.
Here's why India held on to older crypto reforms in national budget 2023
Experts opine that the Indian government needs more data and time to decide on rigid tax policies, given it has been only ten months since the tax laws were introduced in March 2022.
Celsius publishes list of users eligible to withdraw majority of assets
Eligible creditors will not be able to withdraw their funds from Celsius unless they update their accounts with AML and KYC data.
Toyota to explore blockchain use cases via DAO hackathon
The automotive giant is exploring DAO tools and blockchain integration to improve company operations.
Decentralized Twitter alternative goes live on Apple’s App Store
The Damus app is powered by Nostr, which uses decentralized relays to distribute end-to-end encrypted messages, and has a powerful backer in Jack Dorsey.
Crypto-friendly bank ends loans backed by crypto mining rigs
After a bullish 2021 crypto miners sought out loans to allow them to expand, a move which has since backfired following difficult market conditions in 2022.
'Categorically false' — Attorney denies bids for Celsius assets were rejected
The Celsius Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors hosted a two-hour town hall shortly after the filing of the Celsius examiners’ report.
Crypto exploit losses in January see nearly 93% year-on-year decline
Around $8.8 million was lost to crypto exploits in January, a massive decline from the figures this time last year.
Crypto scammers abuse ‘lax’ UK company laws to fool victims: Report
A report suggests companies are able to register in the U.K. very easily, making them appear more credible to potential scam victims.
Founder of $7.5M ‘brazen fraud scheme’ gets 8 years behind bars
Randall Crater was ordered to pay back the millions lost by victims of his fraudulent crypto scheme and spend 100 months in jail followed by a three-year supervised release.
Bitcoin on-chain data and BTC’s recent price rally point to a healthier ecosystem
Positive signs of Bitcoin's recovery can be seen in on-chain, spot exchange and futures data.
Social token platform Rally announces shutdown of sidechain
Rally cited a "challenging year" for the crypto industry in its decision to “begin to sunset” the platform's sidechain after Jan. 31.
Court permits Core Scientific to borrow $70M to replace existing loan
Investment bank B. Riley is already a Core Scientific creditor and tried to provide funds before the Bitcoin miner filed for Chapter 11.
Wormhole wins second 'temp check' to become bridge for Uniswap governance
Wormhole got over 60% of the vote in the Uniswap DAO referendum, with LayerZero coming in second.
Blockchain provider SIMBA Chain awarded $30M by US Air Force STRATFI program
According to SIMBA Chain, the investment will go toward developing blockchain applications that will be used by several government organizations.
Bitcoin mining advocate is going state-to-state to educate US lawmakers
The legislatures in Mississippi and Missouri have separately introduced bills aimed at protecting certain activities of Bitcoin miners following visits from the Satoshi Action Fund.
Examiner finds customer deception, ‘very Ponzi-like’ use of funds at Celsius
The court-appointed examiner found many intentional and unintentional shortcomings at the bankrupt crypto lender dating back to its founding.
Rumor has it that Dogecoin could shift to proof-of-stake — What does that mean for miners?
Dogecoin shifting to proof-of-stake would be good for the environment, but what impact would it have on miners and ASIC manufacturers?
LayerZero bridging protocol denies accusation of 'critical vulnerabilities'
LayerZero is the protocol used by Stargate bridge, which has over $382 million locked in its smart contracts.
5 altcoins that produced double-digit gains as Bitcoin price rallied in January
Bitcoin’s strong monthly performance translated to outsized gains in APT, GALA, T, MANA and SOL, making them the top performing altcoins in January.
Opinion: Have Brazil’s Lula and Argentina’s Fernandez heard of cryptocurrency?
Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Argentina’s Alberto Fernández want to create a “common currency.” It sounds suspiciously like a state-controlled cryptocurrency.
Top 9 cyberpunk movies of all time
Cyberpunk movies feature advanced technology, such as computers and the internet, in a dystopian future setting.
Cronos Labs to accept second cohort for $100M-backed Web3 accelerator program
The program aims to provide selected projects with upfront seed funding of $30,000 in addition to mentoring, masterclasses and support from industry experts.
Bitcoin pumped 43% in January 2023! What to expect in February — Watch The Market Report live
On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss what the second month of 2023 could potentially hold for BTC.
Ethereum staking withdrawal testnet Zhejiang to go online Feb. 1
This is the first Ethereum public test since the Merge upgrade in September 2022. Developers said further testnets would be triggered in the coming week.
US lawmakers renew request for answers from Silvergate on FTX: Report
Silvergate reportedly cited restrictions on disclosing “confidential supervisory information” related to the collapse of FTX in response to a similar December 2022 letter.
Bitcoin poised for another attack on $24K as trader predicts ‘bearish February’
Bitcoin’s best-case scenario is $25,000 before a correction, one trader believes, as BTC price upside cools.